‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alums Eric Dane And Patrick Dempsey Reunite To Teach Fans How To Social Distance
Published on May 1, 2020.McDreamy and McSteamy are teaching fans how to hang out six feet apart!
Amid the ongoing public health situation, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Eric Dane – who portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan (also known as McSteamy) for six seasons on the ABC medical drama – shared a hilarious photo of himself and Patrick Dempsey – who played as Dr. Derek Shepherd (also known as McDreamy – reuniting and demonstrating how to properly practice social distancing rules.
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“Blurry pic of how to hang out 6 feet apart,” Dane wrote on Twitter and Instagram Wednesday, April 29, alongside a photo of the pair standing apart at the top of what appears to be a hillside.
Fans were quick to respond to Dane’s post, with one user writing, “I CAN’T BREATHE.”
“MCBROTHERSSSSSSSS,” said another user.
“MY HEART MY HEART MY HEART,” another added.
In 2012, Dane announced he would be leaving the medical series after a successful six-season run.
“I am extremely grateful to everyone at Grey‘s, ABC and Shondaland for the experience and memories I have had over the course of this run,” the actor told TVLine in a statement at the time. “It has been wonderful to work alongside and learn from a creative force such as Shonda Rhimes.”
“After much consideration and conversations, he and I have decided that this is the right time for his storyline to end,” show creator Shonda Rhimes told the outlet at the time. “We’re a big family here at Grey‘s with a long history together and Eric will always remain an important part of our family.”
Dane’s McSteamy was involved in a plane crash in season 8 and passed away at the beginning of season 9.
Blurry pic of how to hang out 6 feet apart @PatrickDempsey pic.twitter.com/cDsqbHigBc
— Eric Dane (@RealEricDane) April 29, 2020